Teglutik
Teglutik is a medicine that contains riluzole, which works on the nervous system and is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Form
oraalisuspensio
Strength
5 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Riluzole
Manufacturer
Italfarmaco SA
How to Use
Dosage
The usual dose is 50 mg twice a day, every 12 hours.
Method
Take 10 ml of the oral suspension (which contains 50 mg of riluzole) by mouth every 12 hours, at the same time each day (e.g., morning and evening). Use the measuring syringe provided. It can also be given through a feeding tube.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 100 mg (50 mg taken twice a day).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fatigue
- •Nausea
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests
- •Dizziness
- •Numbness or tingling in the mouth
- •Vomiting
- •Drowsiness
- •Increased pulse rate
- •Diarrhea
- •Headache
- •Stomach pain
- •Pain
RARE
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis)
- •Rash
Important Warnings
- Do not take Teglutik if you are allergic to riluzole or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Teglutik if you have liver disease or high levels of certain liver enzymes in your blood. Tell your doctor if you experience yellow skin or eyes (jaundice), itching all over your body, nausea, or vomiting, as these can be signs of liver problems.
- Do not take Teglutik if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if your kidneys are not working well.
- Tell your doctor if you get a fever, as this could mean you have a low white blood cell count, which increases your risk of infection.
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- Teglutik is not recommended for people under 18 years old.
- This medicine may make you dizzy or sleepy. Do not drive or use machines if you feel this way.